The American Cotton Shippers Assn. (ACSA) International Cotton Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 session scheduled for June 2-July 20.
This is the 16th year of the ACSA International Cotton Institute which has seen over 650 students from 60 different countries participate in the most comprehensive residential program of its kind anywhere in the world involving cotton and its place in the international business world. The graduates of this institute have gone on to become instrumental employees and leaders in their companies and local industries and or government agencies after completion of the 8-week study program.
ACSA remains committed to its partners at the Fogelman Executive Business Center in providing the most up to date facilities and professional residential quality atmosphere that makes this program a success recognized worldwide.
ACSA stresses the need for starting the process of registration as soon as participants are identified. The process of obtaining the correct visa for this program, which is detailed fully on the Institute’s website, can be a time-consuming procedure. It is very important that the process begin as soon as acceptance has been confirmed.
ACSA remains fully committed to providing this important training and educational program in these difficult times the industry has experienced.
ACSA looks forward to a successful and productive 2010 session. The website for the Institute provides all the pertinent information required for the registration procedure and details about the program: www.cotton.memphis.edu
 

Program director Bill Griffin can be reached at: wgrifcot@cs.com
The ACSA office phone number is: 901-525-2272